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UA grad student brings lucha libre fans' stories to life in upcoming exhibition

Andrés Caballero's 'Borderland Masks' explores fan culture, tradition and identity along the U.S.-Mexico border through the end of October

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Fronteridades Part 2: Raíces

Part two of a six-part series on the Fronteridades program by El Sur 

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Fronteridades Part 1: Plantando la Semilla

Part one of a six-part series on the Fronteridades program by El Sur 

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Dangers asylum seekers face take center stage in play premiering in Tucson

The dangers facing migrants waiting south of the U.S.-Mexico border, trying to request asylum “the right way,” come to life in a new play that opens Saturday in Tucson...

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El Tiradito

Coalición de Derechos Humanos partnered with Teatro Dignidad to produce the play "El Tiradito" written by playwright and UA associate professor Elaine Romero, as part of Confluencenter's Fronteridades project.

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New Program Bolsters UA’s Standing as Borderlands Leader

With funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the UA’s Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry will launch a new program...

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CHCI Member Launches New Program Focused on U.S.-Mexico Borderlands

We are excited to share that the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is funding a new program...

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Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Efforts to Bolster UA as Borderlands Leader

"Fronteridades: Nurturing Collaborative Intersections in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" is part of the UA's aim to become...

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Waste Not Community Celebration on Nov 16

Join us to celebrate the WasteNot program and the work of borderlands youth...

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Confluencenter Creative Scholars Rewrite the Border Narrative through Art

Public understanding of “the border” often focuses on militarization and the border wall...

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John-Michael Warner Awarded Fellowship for U.S.-Mexico Border Research

Dr. John-Michael Warner, assistant professor of art history, was awarded the

Andrew W. Mellon-Fronteridades

Fellowship for U.S.-Mexico border research...

 

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VozFrontera & Startup Unidos to document and innovate waste management practices in Nogales

TUCSON, AZ—A new project will engage Nogales youth in ethnographic documentation of...

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Nogales Youth Group Aims to Eliminate Waste

NOGALES, Ariz. – About 70 percent of seasonal produce enters the United States through...

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Partnership with Cultural Center in Nogales, Sonora, Supports Border Artists

While public perception of the US-Mexico border centers on militarization and security, the lived experiences...

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New mural near port of entry represents Ambos Nogales identity

Pedestrians entering the country through the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry are now greeted by a new piece of street art...

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Funding Opportunities

Explore upcoming and real-time funding opportunities curated for artists, culture bearers, and organizations in our community. Check out the links below to find the right opportunity for you.


2025 Mellon-Fronteridades Undergraduate Internship Program

The Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry invites UA undergraduates to apply for the Fronteridades Undergraduate Internship Program. Funded by the Mellon Foundation, this program offers insights into the complexities and cultural diversity of the U.S.-Mexico border region while fostering scholarship and creative activities.

Interns will engage with local nonprofits or government offices, working 8-10 hours per week during the Spring 2025 semester, earning a stipend of $15 per hour. Students must have completed at least 24 credits and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the semester.

Application Requirements:

  • A personal statement (max. 250 words).
  • An outline of skills to gain and contributions (max. 250 words).
  • CV/resume (max. 2 pages) in PDF format.

Important Dates:
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024, at 12:00 midnight MST

Award Notification: End of November 2024
Project Implementation: Spring 2025 semester

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For questions, contact Hiram Pena.

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Director's Fund Awards

The Director's Fund provides up to $1,500 in crucial support for innovative short-term projects that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application Process:
To apply for the Director's Fund, please submit an application form through the link below. If you have any questions, please contact us.

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If you have an opportunity you'd like to share, please email us.



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